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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20

Owing to legal squabbles the large
grist mill at Rowland's Mills is standing
idle. Mr.. Jacob @. Kline, who has been
in charge of the mill for several years
past. has been forced to quit the premi-
SEES, not being able to ascertain who is the
rightful owner of the property. The mill
is one of the best along the Branch. Not
long since at an enormous cost the latest
improved machinery was put in and the
mill is nearly new.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20

The Philadelphia Record states that
Austin Corbin has made trip along the
proposed new route to New York, via the
South Branch road, but nobody has seen
him along the line, so far as we can learn.
He recently visited Newtown 10 his palace
car, and bought two calves of fancy stock
from resident; but the prospects for a
new railroad through such deal are not
apparent.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20

Some Of our exchanges have made the
discovery that majority of our present
City Council are in favor of license. This
is probably true, but as the licenses are
granted by the Excise Board, and not by
Council. the fact Is of no practical i'm
portance.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20

Our Land improvement Company
have number of proposals before them
for erecting manufactures. The princi-
pal difficulty seems to be that those who
wish to locate here need assistance be-
yond the erection Of buildings for THEN
works Some Of those whJ wish to locate
appear to be men of good business ability
and we'll posted in their specialties, The
Board of Directors are proceeding care
fully and with a desire to further the bes,
interests Of the city.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20

1T has been said sometimes that moth
ing short Of streak Of lightning would
kill mule, but like many other sayings
there are exceptions. While travelling
along the ''Nafrows'' opposite Holland,
on Monday, quadfuped of that species
was killed BY piece Of ice which fell
from the hillside, striking him on the
head. Ffenchtown Independent, April Is.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20

DIR. Il. q. Wetherill, of Trenton, ad
dressed the students of Pennington Semi
nary, Friday night, on the subject of good
health. The State Gazette says: at was
very instructive and appropriate, and can
not fail to do much good. The Doctor is
very lucid and easy speaker" The
school is very large. The present school
year is the most prosperous in their long
history.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20

The clerical fraud claiming to come
from the West as executor Of the estate
Of deceased friend. is now in Berks
county, Pa. He piled his trade success
fully in South Bethlehem, Easton, Cata-
sanqua, and several towns In Bucks aud
Montgomery counties, as well as in this
CITY.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20

"A fine line Of ladies' and gentlemen's
shoes, machine sewed, Mckay sewed and
hand made, Of the best French and other
kid stock, which l win sell at fair and
reasonable prices. and IL proper sizes are
not in stock, will order them without ex-
pense to the purchaser. Stop In and see
them. Also, Children's shoes OF the best
quality. LoUDRN's.
mar16-2t.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20

DIR. Silvera, of Ringoes, who is as.
ISOLATED with DR.. J. v. Robbins, few
days ago, removed tumor from the
breast of lady who resides near Lari-
sons Corner. Drs. McGill, Romine,
Closson and Reading, of this city, DR..
Parrish, of Pennington, and one or two
others, were present and assisted. The
operation was difficult one and was sue
csssfully performed. The lady Is now
recovering rapidly.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20
The Mendelssohn Concert.

The Mendelssohn Concert.
The concert to be given by ''The Men
delssohn Choral Union Of Trenton, on
Tuesday evening next, will be one Of the
most enjoyable of any they have present.
ed. The programme will be varied one,
and the famous soprano, Nine, Henrietta
Beebe Lawton, has been engaged to as
sist, as have also Mr. W. H. Lawton,
primo tenor OF the Boston Ideal Opera
Company, and Mr.. Louis Vollmer, violon-
cello, soloist, of Philadelphia. These will
render solos and duets, while the entire
Mendelssohn Choral Union, with COM
plete orchestra, will perform some of
their grandest selections. Our Lambert
vile people win be sure of fine treat
should they attend See adv.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20

Rev. ID. r. Lapdis, of Philadelphia,
will preach in the Baptist Church In this
city next Sunday morning and evening.
The Centre Bridge Company has de-
clared a dividend Of IS per share, payable
on and after April 25th.
About sixty persons have been adj
mitted to membership in the Pennington
Baptist Church, during the past few
weeks, and more are expected to follow.
BRO. Carpenter, of the Clinton Demo
crdt, is building fine residence at Clin-
ton. Capt. James Bird & Son, Of Phila-
delphia, are the architects.
MIR. John Mastin, of this city, fell
overheard at the outlet locks ferry, last
Friday afternoon, but was gotten ont
without any injury beyond wetting,
MIR. Jacob Reed, aged 81 years, died
suddenly from apoplexy last Friday, at
his residence in West Amwell township.
He was very prominent man in his day.
MIR. J.. @. Adams, a student at Drew
Seminary, has been appointed to supply
the pulpit of the Milford M. E. Church
for the present conference year.
DIR. Geo. t. Ribbls, of Milford, mem
Der Of Geo. B. Mcclellan Post, French
town, has been appointed an Abide camp
on the staff of Commander Wheeler.
John o. Winner, son of the pastor OF
the Bloomsbury M. e. Church, was adj
mitted to Conference at the recent session,
and was appointed to Sergeantsville and
Stockton.
The Grand Jury failed to End an in
dictment against Wilson Rake, Of West
Amwell, who was arrested on the charge
Of setting fire to the r. r. shops in this
city, two weeks ago.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
is now selling excursion tickets to all
points along the line Of the Belvidere Dl.
vision from Manunka Chunk TO Trenton.
The tickets are limited to one day.
The W. G. T. U. of Pennington are
endeavoring to secure the services of Mr..
English, formerly Of Mabee & English,
the temperance evangslists, for series OF
meetings there.
&C. r. Fisher, IL the Hunterdon mem
Der of the Board OF Direc tors OF the Mer
Ger County Mutual Fire Insurance Com
pany. The election was held last week
one day.
William O'Daniels, an aged resident
Of this city, died at the residence of bis
son-in-law, in Philadelphia, yesterday.
Mr.. 0'Daniels, years ago, carried on
brick manufacting in this vicinity.
The Presbytery OF New Brunsw lick
was In session in Trenton last Wednes.
day. The State Gazette gives to that
body ten lines Of notice and half column
to rink walking match.
The new law requiring dealers to de.
mand and receive deposits for baskets
and other packages containing fruit, the
deposit to be returned when the basket Il
returned, has been signed by the Gov.
ernor.
Rev. J. j. Baker, has given up his
charge at Marlboro, Monmouth county,
and removed to Plainheld. He was al
one time pastor of the Bethlehem Baptist
Church, and also Of the Baptist Church
AZ Sandy Ridge
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20
Cure for Cold In the Head.

Cure for Cold In the Head.
DR.. Rrown-Sequard, in communica.
ton made to the Soeiete de Biologis,
points out method by which that com.
mon but uncomfortable experience known
as catching cold" may be avoided. =
He remarks that the parts of the human
skin which are post sentitiye to the &C
ton of cold are at the neck and at the
feet, aud these should be hardened and
accustomed 10 Withstand rapid changes
Of temperature with impunity. His treat
ment TO attain this end consists in blow
ing upon the neck daily stream of cold
air from an elastic bag, and placing the
feet in water the temperature of which
should be gradually reduced from day to
day until the coolest water is used.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20

Governor Green has recognized the
existing variance of climatic Influences IN
this State and fixed upon Friday last CHE
10th inst, as tree. planting day in South
Jersey, and Friday of this week (the 22d
inst. J for North and East Jersey. 1t is
to be hoped that the day will be we'll OBJ
served throughout this section, since the
object Of their establishment is most
worthy one--the restoration Of the trees.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20
a Capital Circus.

a Capital Circus.
The performances given by the Frank
A. Robbins Circus, which will exhibit at
Lambertville, on Thursday, April 81, are
considered by all to be the very best that
has been exhibited for years. The pro
prietor has superb stock of handsome
horses, gay trappings and wagons which
makes very fine street parade in the
morning The tent show Is immense,
there being two rings and host of skilled
performers. The bare back riding by Mr..
Chas. w. Fish, whose position as cham
pion Of the world is undesputed, the
great Hurdle and bounding Jockey Act
by the celebrated Jeal sisters, the trapeze
performance, acrobatic feats and lofty
tumbling, are as fine as ever seen In the
saw dust arena. Ira Paine, the great
master-shot, gives thrilling exhibition,
displaying great skill as marksman.
One Of the finest things 10 the circus is
the exhibition given by the group Of per-
forming elephants who play on all kinds
Of musical instruments, drill like soldiers,
and who dance every figures OF the Ian
ciers In perfect time.'
Full particulars of the many wonders
10 be seen, can be found by reading the
advertisement In another column.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20
Medical Society.

Medical Society.
The District Medical Society for Hun
terdon county will hold their yearly meet
Ing at the hotel of VIM. H. Force, In
Pennington, on Tuesday, April Goth.
The Society is In a fourishing condi-
ton, and our younger physicians are TAX
ing hold of 1t. Discussions of medical
subjects that come to notice on their sew
eral fields of labor, are not allowed to
pass without comment and general
record in the transactions of the State So
cie.y, in which this Society is represented
by full delegation annually.
The Society have gone to some extra
expense the last year In fitting up a large
cabinet 10 one of the rooms of our county
buildings in Pennington, where many
specimens will be placed as reference
and as memento of the work of each
individual contributing
Our County Historical Society expects
to occupy, in connection with this Socie-
ty, part of the same room, and with the
active work Of these two societies there
will soon be collected rare and valuable
cabinet.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20

Select school.
Miss r PERRy's Summer term COM
msDces April IS, for advanced pupils and
for very small children. april18.2t
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20

The report of State Dairy Commits
sioner Newton shows that prior to the en-
actment of the national law, at least
eighty per cent. of all the grocery stores
in the State sold oleomargarine now
there are but one hundred and forty nine
licensed dealers. OF these twenty-four
are in Paterson, thirty five In Jersey City,
seventeen in Elizabeth and ten in Cam
den. During the time covered by the re-
port ninety-two suits for violation Of the
law have been instituted. Judgment for
the State has been rendered In thirty-six
cases, eighteen have been appealed to
Quarter Sessions, four certioraried to the
Supreme Court and twenty-eight are un-
tried or pending. Penalties amounting
to ~, 100 have been recovered, and 81, 900
more is due and will be received on this
years account. Besides this $3.50 have
been recovered by the State for violation
of the milk law. The total expenses Of
the Commission for the year was &c.
S4s 0S, which is expected win be much
reduced this year.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20

Says DR.. Kaufuann's great book on d.
seases, It's causes and home cure, with
fine colored plates. IL the best work ever
published. A copy win be sent free to
anybody whosend three 2-csnt stamps,
to pay postage, to A. p. Ordway 4 Co.,
Boston, Mass.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20

Robbins Circus will exhibit in this
city tomorrow Thursday afternoon and
evening, on the cricket grounds, the lot
In the lower part Of the city being too
wet. This circus being sort Of local in
stitution (wintering at Frenchtown), is
regarded with more than ordinary inter-
est by the people. This is by no means q
small show. 1t requires between twenty
and thirty cars to transport it. and with
its two rings, stage, menagerie and mu-
scum, will come as near to giving its pa
irons the worth of their money as the two
or three more pretentious shows that
cover more ground with canvas, and cover
larger bill boards with pictures Of things
that no man has seen. Mr.. Robbins has
a big show, good show, and well worth
seeing.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20

Grange Meeting.
Pomana Grange will meet at Ringoes,
on Friday. April %, when large gather
ing of the order and friends is expected.
The Lecturer Of the State Grange has
been invited, with number Of other
prominent Changers. A sumptuous din
ner will be provided and grand time is
expected by all who attend.
The Ringoes Grange has recently taken
in several new members and the organiza-
ton is In furnishing condition.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20

We notice that several OF our ex-
changes are publishing notices OF the
Empire News Co., &C., Of Syracuse, N.
Y. The agent sending these advertise
ments may be responsible, but we. are
assured by the publishers of the Chris
tian Advocate that the notice published
by him as from that paper, endorsing
him. is not genuine. and that they do
not know the man. We took the pre-
caution to write before inserting his ad-
vertisements, and the response did not
warrant US in accepting his offer.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20

Historical Society.
Our County Historical Society con-
template holding their next meeting ia
Baptisttown, the latter part Of May. The
exact time will be determined and notice
given by the Executive Committee. Any
persons not members Of the Society, who
are willing or desire to read papers on
historical subjects relative to our county,
can do so by applying either to the Presi-
dent, Rey. G. s. conkling, Stockton;
Wm. T. Srope, Secretary, Frenchtown,
or DR.. Geo. H Larson, Chairman of the
Executive Committee, Lambertville.
The meeting at Baptisttown had been
arranged to come off in the Winter, but It
was thought best By the Executive Com
mittee to postpone till the warmer season,
ON account Of the better condition Of the
roads, &c.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20

Clover Seed.
Great Reduction in the price of Glover
Seed. Cheaper than elsewhere. A good
Phosphate for Oats for $50 per ton.
st ALFRED B. HoLcoMBE.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20

The Rev. John 81. Boswell. pastor
OF the Lambertville Methodist Episco.
pal Church, will preach next Sabbath
morning, I'd. W. at 1890. A. NJ, on
the subject, Parental Responsibility,
and in the evening. at 7:45, on 1.-THE
Power of Music and Sacred Song"
There will be service Of song in con.
nection with the evening subject. All
that enjoy congregational singing. are
cordially invited. Sabbath morning
class. OF @; Sabbath School, at 2 P. M. /;
Sabbath evening prayer meeting. at 6;45,
in the Lecture Room. Church sociable,
Friday evening.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20

Surely, Surely, Surely,
Pay you to look at A. II. Titus i'm
mense stock Of Wall Paper. A.6..8t.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20

Frenchtown Election.
The contest was license and no license,
and great excitement prevailed all day
The ladies' held private prayer meetings
for the success Of the temperance ticket.
There was 29S votes polled, and the tem-
perance men succeeded In electing The
Assessor, one Inspector of Election, JUS
tice of the Peace, and there was tic for
Collector and one Commissioner of APP
peals. The following were elected: Mayor,
Charles N. Reading; Common Council,
Judson Hoff, Elisha w. Opdycke, Edward
B. Kachline, John w Pinkcrton, William
H. Britton, Thomas M. Warford; Asses
sor, Obediah Stout; Collector, tie between
Daniel F. Moore and William r. Shurts;
Surveyors of Highways, David Bloom,
Theodore Sinclair; Judge of Election,
Lewis d. Robertson; Inspectors of Elec.
tion, Elmer e, Culver, Jonas B. Lyons
Justice Of the Peace, John L. Slack; Over
seer of Poor, William r. Shurts; Com.
missioners Of Appeals, James Dilts, Isaac
Taylor and tie between Geo. w. Hum.
mer and Geo. w. Eddy; Overseer Of
Roads, John L. Robertson; Pound Keeper,
John J.. Lantz; Chosen Freebooter, Thos.
Palmer. Politically the contest has no
siQnificauce.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20

Our Full Cream Soda Biscuits are
the best. g. J. Fisher.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1887-04-20
GeologIeal Survey.

Geological Survey.
We have received from Prof. G. II.
Cook, State Geologist, his annual report
for 1886. 1t is exceedingly interesting,
as are all his reports. In this report is
list Of "benchmarks, showing the
elevations in feet above the mean sea-
level at Sandy Hook. These "marks'
were made the past year. Among them,
the following are given as having been
made in this vicinity. They are Of in
terest as showing the heights above the
sea Of the localities named
PENNINGTON.
Elevation, 1882 feet. This bench
mark Is cross cut on south end OF door.
sill OF front entrance Of court house.
Elevation, 1856 SO feet. This bench.
mark is on top Of brass head of southern
true meridian" post in front OF court
house.
Elevation, 171.33 feet. This bench.
mark is cross cut on west end OF door
sill of door in southwest corner of stone
Presbyterian Church, at forks of street.
4 tAh0OEbs
Elevation, 24091 feet. This bench
mark il cross cut on second stone steI
from the bottom of north abutment or
west side Of railroad track, at road cross
ing, just north OF depot.
Mt. AIRY STATION.
| Elevation, 1910 feet. This bench
mark is cross cut on fourth stone stel
from bottom of south abutment Of bridg'
over highway, on west side OF railroad.
LAMBERTvILLE.
Elevation, 1905. This bench-marl
is cross surrounded by triangle OIL
the northeast corner OF large corner
stone on the north end OF west wall o
lock on canal feeder.
| Elevation, 1891 feet. This bench
mark is cross cut on south end Of door
sill OF the centre or ladies' waiting-roon
door on east side of railroad station.
Elevation, SLAP feet. This bench
mark is cross cut on east end Of ston
door-sill under portico Of Baptist Churc
on Bridge street.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-16
THE WASHINGTON CRITIC EVENING DECEMBER 1887
aneiion Galce.
V'nREE.sTony FRAME DWELLING, 40. IA

rI,nREE.sTOny FRAME DWELLING. no. 1i18
J. u STREET NOIiTHWEsT, AND A
THREE STORY FRAME DWELLING,
NV. CORNER OF Il AND TWENTIETH
STREETS y. W.
On FRIDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER ~,
nj 4 O'CLOCK, We Will sell, In front Of tho
premises, part of
LOT II. SQUARE 22T,
fronting 1s 1912 feet on l. street, with depth
Of % J-12 feet, improved by frame 3-story
dwclling water and gus. This property Is near
the Treasury Department and Albaugh's Opera.
House.
Terms onc.thlrd cash; balance In six, twelve
aud eighteen months, with six per cent interest
from day OF sale payable semannualy, TO he
secured by deed Of trust ON premises, or all cash.
AZ option of purchaser.
ALSO,
on SAME AFTERNOON at i.3O O'CLOCK, In
front of the premises, we will sell part Of
LOT 1, SQUARE 1Ol,
fronting 30 feet ~ inches on 10Th street and SO
feet on L street northwest improved by History
frame. This lot fronting on the corner, four
good building lots could readily be made.
Terms, 81 900 cash; balance In two and u-half
years, with interest ut five per cent, payable
scmi.annually: II deposlt OF 500 required on
each piece at time OF sale. Convcyancng, etc.,
ut purchasers cost. Terms TO be complied with
IN ten days; otherwise right reserved to resell at
risk and cost of tho dcfaulting purchaser, after
days public notice of such resale In some
newspaper published In Washington, &c.
DUNCANSON BROS,
Auctlonccrs.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-16
Alpxuutltia Nova

ALEXANDRIA, Va, Dec. 1G.-Quite num-
Der of our leading merchants are in favor Of
the establishment of an electric light plant
the present gas being so bad that they are
unable to show their stores and goods io
any advantage. A Washington company Is
among those who have petitioned the Coun.
ell to grant them charter.
The members of the Alexandria Musicnl
gave a complimentary hop TO their lady
friends at their hall on King street.
Mount Vernon Building Association, No
g recently declared u dividend of $i pet
share on the stock of the company, or ~
fraction over 8 per cent. interest.
Rev, j. A. Sackctt of Fauquicr County is
in the city for n few days, en- route to
Jacksonville, Fla, where he goes to accept u
call recently extended him by church in
that city.
BY the recent change in the office of the
Richmond and Danviile Railroad Company
Mcssrs. Thomas Semmes and Augustus
ldensen of this city will lose their positions
while Mr.. +. l.. Kenper and Captain West
will be transferred to the Richmond office.
Mr.. George Washington, who was seriously
injured in Il collision on the Virginia Mid
land Railroad last summer, has sufficiently
recovered to bc up and about again.
The Washington critic., 1887-12-16
MIR. sCoTT's HORSES SOLD.
Thirty Head Bring $53,i:5- Some Goot
Bargains.

Thirty Head Bring j3,i:5-SOme Good
Bargains.
The most important sale of race horses
since Pierre Iorillard sold his stable of
thoroughbreds was the sale of Hon. w.
l.. Scoit's horses yesterday at the Ken
lucky Tattersalls. Bidding was spirited,
and many turfmen were present. The
engagements of Mr.. SCOTS Tea Tray,
Torchlight and Satan for next season
are estimated at $50, 900, and of his year
lings for next year and 1889 at over
s230,0O0. His thirty-two horses brought
S53, ,125, averaging 81 500, as follows;
Four-year-old--Quto purchased by Il. ID,
Morgan New York. $3.50.
Three-year-olds-Fla NJ, Jordan,
Baltimore, .S+,025; Roi dor, H.. Tucker,
Louisville si,75oi Arundel, JrChinn, Ken
Two-ycar:o :olds-Tea Tray, Dwyer broth
Brown, Pittsburg $500; Satan, NJ. Jordan,
Baltimore, $500; Easterbrook, A. Hobby,
New York, 81, 800; Danger, Excelsior Stable,
$io75; quibbler, A. Hobby, New York
5000; Bay Light, NJ. Young, 81 800: Cantolet,
g. IT, Haegard, Nashville, $3.50; Full Sail,
j. A. Bachelor New Orleans, $40
Hcarlings-Ransom, J. b. Haggin, Cali
Orleans, $40; Florentine ]. b. Haggin,
California, $1,000; Finis w. l.. Collins,
Frankfort, Kentucky $l75; Punder, b. J,
1rcacy, Lexington $500; Sin, L. ID. Morgan,
New York, $3.50; Aftermath J. Timmons,
New York, $50; Brondon, Il. u, Palmer,
New York, $3.50; Capulct, W, A, Fares,
Kentucky, S:i2i; Verona, !. Mcdonald, New
York, 500: Blue Grass, J. Il. Haggin Cali
iornin, 500; Coti,lou, W, \, Fares, kentu.
cliy, $500; The Belle, J., Mcdonald New
York, $500 Madonna, VI, Young, fonnes-
sec, 81 coo; GYPSY Queen, Excelsior stable,
$3.50: Patty, Y. b. Haggin, California, $50;
Iris, W. A. Fares, Kentucky, $500,
The sale will be continued to-day.